John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 200
The John Deere 200 is a garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1976. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181QS 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal shaft. The tractor has a Peerless 2300 belt-driven 4-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The 200 includes a 3.5 gallon fuel tank and weighs 625 lbs. It has front tires sized 16x6.50-8 and rear tires 23x8.50-12. Optional sleeve hitch is available. The tractor supports a mid PTO with manual clutch. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and compatibility with the John Deere model 31 tiller. Electrical system features a 12 volt negative ground with alternator charging at 15 amps.
Power8 hp
Founded38" deck
Model200
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 200
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K181QS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Idle RPM | 1700-3500 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Sparkplug | Champion J-8, Champion XJ8 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.9375x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 305 cc (18.64 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.25 qts (1.2 L) |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Length | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| Weight | 625 lbs (283 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 27/33 inches (68/83 cm) |
| Front tread | 31 inches (78 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 135 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 200 Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1975 - 1976 |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. The 200 was compatible with the John Deere model 31 tiller. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade John Deere 43 | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 8 inches lift (20 cm), Angling 30°, 3 inches cut (7 cm), 138 lbs (62 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 38" Mower deck John Deere 39 | 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.25 inches (125 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 85 lbs (38 kg) |
| 38" Snow blower John Deere 37A | 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 180 lbs (81 kg) |
| 38" Mower deck John Deere 38 663/664/665 | 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, mechanical lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.0 to 4.0 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 2300 |
| Oil type | AM30200, SAE90 |
| Description | Four gears and reverse with variable speed lever. Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears. Variable speed lever may be used while the tractor is in motion without clutching. |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |